Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

The memorial was kept by Emperor Shengping and no reply was given.

However, Prince Beijing, Prince Xiaonan, Duke Dongguo (grandson of Prince Dongping), and Duke Xiguo (grandson of Prince Xining) were all called into the palace by Emperor Shengping to "accompany meals."

Among these four people, the King of Beijing was still the king because of his great achievements, so in this generation, a young man named Shui Rong, who was still in his twenties, still inherited the title; in this generation, the East and West Palaces only had the title of Duke.

As for Prince Xiaonan, he is one generation older than the other three - if we judge by this, he is actually of the same generation as Emperor Shengping.

The four met at the palace gate, greeted each other, and then walked into the palace together in a cordial manner.

After all, they are old friends of a hundred years. Although the young Prince of Nan has been stationed in the south for many years, after a few words, he put his arm around the Duke of Dongguo's shoulder and cheerfully teased the Prince of Beijing for his thinness.

After walking a dozen steps, while chatting and laughing, the Little Nan Wang glanced at the guards standing upright on both sides of the palace road, turned his face to the Duke of Xi, and said in a low voice: "You were reckless yesterday and shouldn't have submitted the memorial in person.

"Today's lunch is a Hongmen Banquet!"

When the matter of dissuading the abdication from being mentioned yesterday was mentioned, Prince Beijing tightly shut his mouth with an expression as if it had nothing to do with him.

The Duke of Dongguo did not say anything either.

"Uncle, His Majesty is still healthy, and the Crown Prince's methods of handling state affairs are crude. He needs to practice more. We are wholeheartedly serving the country, and we are not fooling around." Duke Xi was extremely sincere.

Xiao Nan Wang didn't believe a word of it: "Forget it! My kid has been hanging out with you guys all day, sneaking around for more than half a month. Considering what happened yesterday, can't I see it?

"——Tell me the truth, I'm going to try to save your face today. If you insist on denying it, I'll just sit back and watch the fun!"

Then he looked at the silent Prince Beijing and said, "Brother Rong, did you know about the memorial in advance?"

"I don't know." Prince Beijing said calmly and confidently, "The Ministry of War still has such a big mess. My uncle will leave in two days, and we still need 200,000 silver coins for the military pay.

"I've been so busy that I haven't even attended any of the drinks invited by my clan members this year. How can I have the time to take care of these things?

"Whether the Crown Prince ascends the throne directly or continues to serve as regent, I will still work under him.

"Whether to abdicate or not is their business. I won't get involved!"

Little King Nan thought of what his son had said, "When Lord Wang asked us to go to the study, the chief secretaries of King Bei and King Dong found excuses to hide, and we don't know if Lord Wang went to look for them later," and left King Bei behind with half belief and half doubt.

Then he asked the Duke of Dongguo, "Don't tell me, you don't know either?"

Duke Dong smiled and saluted, "I really don't know. My nephew is mediocre and only likes flowers, birds, fish and insects. He knows nothing about the world's affairs and loves nothing.

"My nephew's family members are all lazy. They don't study or practice martial arts. They just go to the theater and have a feast. How can they understand these things?

"So, uncle, when you guys are discussing serious matters, please don't bring me along."

He waved his hand and took a few steps to the side, to show that he was drawing a line between himself and Prince Xiaonan and Duke Xiguo, but he started chatting with Prince Beijing about something else, "When the banquet was served on the first day of the new year, I saw a dish of fried milk.

"My cook always fails to cook the food properly. I was still thinking about having a few bites, but after that big fight, the food was smashed before it was even served. What a pity!"

Prince Beijing replied, "What's the value? My chef is the best at making this dish. Let him come to your place tomorrow and make a few plates for you to eat first, and then teach your chef step by step, isn't that enough?"

"Hey! That's great! Thank you, Prince!"

"What prince? Call me brother!"

"Okay! Thank you, my good brother! Hahaha!"

The two of them got together to discuss the dishes, and even seriously speculated whether there would be spring dishes at the banquet given by the emperor today, and even made a bet.

King Xiaonan sneered in his heart and only spoke to Duke Xi in a low voice.

When they arrived at Xuanzheng Hall, Emperor Shengping was already sitting at the table, waiting for them with a smile on his face.

Several people hurriedly greeted each other according to the etiquette of monarch and subject. Prince Xiaonan started to make a fuss, and several people followed the etiquette of sons and nephews, knelt down and kowtowed, then thanked Emperor Shengping for the seats and sat down.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, while talking and laughing, Emperor Shengping had already coughed three or four times.

Prince Beijing looked at Emperor Shengping with concern and advised him, "Since the emperor has already decided to pass the throne to the crown prince, you should rest more. You should take to heart the medicine prescribed by the imperial doctors and their advice to you to rest more!"

"Well, Rong is still filial. He knows that although my illnesses seem to be minor, I need to rest carefully." Emperor Shengping nodded approvingly and praised him.

Prince Xiaonan and Duke Xiguo knew immediately that their memorial to dissuade the abdication was written in vain.

Duke Xi immediately stood up, knelt down on both knees, and kowtowed, saying: "I am really blind! All I can think of is your Majesty's heroic figure waving the whip and riding a horse. I only thought that you were the same as you were back then, even if you were sick, you would only be able to be full of energy in just one or two days..."

As she spoke, she began to cry, "Your Majesty, please take care of yourself!

"The King of the North is right. The Crown Prince is very good at governing the country and has long been able to take charge of the country. You don't have to worry. We will remember your kindness and assist the Crown Prince well!"

Emperor Shengping felt as if his breath was stuck in his throat.

What he said... Not only did he curse his own sick body, he also hinted that the prince was no longer satisfied with the Eastern Palace, and in the end, he even contained a subtle threat!

I sneered in my heart: OK, you're asking for death, right? Then I'll take a step back. I want to see how my son will kill you bit by bit!

On the surface, he stroked his beard and said with emotion: "You are all good children! I have you all caring about me like this, and the Crown Prince is responsible for state affairs, so I can rest and live a few more days!"

The four men stood up and then knelt down, shouting "Long live the emperor!"

Emperor Shengping smiled with satisfaction, took out the memorial and handed it back to Duke Xi: "Then take this memorial in which you begged me not to abdicate, and take it back. I will not keep it in the archives."

Speaking of this, the Duke of Xi had no choice but to bow his head deeply, raise his hands stiffly, and retract the chapter that he and so many others had carefully crafted.

Emperor Shengping smiled and gave each of them two jars of fine wine before letting them go home.

On the way out of the palace, the Duke of East, who had been eating with his head down and not saying a word, did not give the little Prince of South and the Duke of West any chance to speak, and just pulled the Prince of North to discuss the dishes on the table.

When he arrived at the palace gate, he said, "There are two people at home waiting for me to go back and decide the outcome with the Iron-Headed Generals," and ran away like the wind.

King Xiaonan looked at his back and stamped his feet: "You hid really quickly!"

"I, your nephew, also have to go and fight the famine with the Ministry of Revenue to see how much more military pay I can get for my uncle. Bye." He left with a serious reason.

Xiao Nan Wang sighed and said lazily, "Come to my house when you have time."

go away.

Duke Xi stood there with an expressionless face, but the memorial in his hand had already been crumpled into a ball.